Harry Hurst Middle School’s band director was arrested Tuesday on allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor, according to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and St. Charles Parish school ...

Kids of the Tri-Parishes is accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, which will award $1,000 to graduating ...

Louisianans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use benefits to ...

A 19-year-old Destrehan man has been arrested on an aggravated arson charge after authorities say he intentionally set fire to a home and a nearby convenience store early Friday morning. […] ...

Officers in St. John the Baptist Parish are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday morning left one man dead ...

Land developers sued St. John the Baptist Parish for at least $150 million, accusing officials of unlawfully blocking rezoning ...

Four student-athletes from St. Charles Catholic High School in Laplace, St John the Baptist Parish, were recognized for their academic excellence after being named among the Louisiana High School ...

A free kidney screening event will take place on March 14 in Laplace for residents with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

The L’Observateur Newspaper obtained food safety inspection information for the weeks of Jan. 18 to Feb. 14, 2026, from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Destrehan High School Class of 2023 celebrates their achievements and milestones as they embark on new journeys in life.

LEONARD GRAY and AMY SZPARA PHOTO 1: An eruption of fire bursts from a gasoline storage tank on the east plant of Orion Refining Corp. Thursday afternoon after a bolt […] ...